Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
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The Lilac Fire, which started late morning Dec. 7 as small brush fire on the side of Southbound I-15 just south of Highway 76 and quickly turned into a firestorm that would scorch 4,100 acres, left more than 100 families in Fallbrook and Bonsall homeless and with lives turned upside down. Fueled by fierce Santa Ana winds, the fire spread so quickly many people left their homes with only the clothes they were wearing. The fire left the Rancho Monserate Country Club, where more...
https://youtu.be/VCaCAZOHlrY Amidst the climate of disaster, Fallbrook, Bonsall and the surrounding communities have rallied together in an attempt to bring each other some much-needed relief. The American Red Cross responded to the Lilac Fire in Bonsall, accommodating evacuees at the East Valley Community Center in Escondido. Volunteers lined up at the front desk, eager to help those in need. Bruno Todd brought crates of Lego's for the kids to play with in an effort to...
Crime reports for the community of Fallbrook from November 29 to December 9, 2017....
The Fallbrook High School basketball team appeared to be practicing layups during the first quarter of its game against Bonsall High School Dec. 6, and the easy hoops propelled the Warriors to a commanding lead they would maintain to the final buzzer. Host Fallbrook led Bonsall 25-5 after the opening quarter and went on to post a 71-27 victory in the first varsity basketball game between the two schools. Bonsall scored the first points of the game on a three-pointer but would...
California Retirement Management Account (CARMA) holds two horse shows annually which bring attention to post-racing futures for retired race horses as well as funding for CARMA, and the Dec. 9-10 Thoroughbred Classic Horse Show at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank also allowed support for the displaced horses and workers from the San Luis Rey Training Center. “We will make it a relief effort,” said CARMA vice president Candie Chew. “We felt like we could use the show to reach out to the community and kind of un...
Some of the structures burned in the Lilac Fire were on property the California Department of Transportation acquired for the widening of State Route 76 and which had not been used since Caltrans obtained the property. The widening of the state highway from two lanes to four required the acquisition of Fabulous Horse Farm, which was known as Faubus Farms until the facility was purchased in late 2008. The structures were on a remainder parcel not used during the widening of State Route 76, and the buildings had been scheduled...
The Lilac Fire started on property adjacent to the Rainbow Municipal Water District headquarters. Although the Rainbow office was evacuated as well as some of the district’s equipment, Rainbow personnel ensured that the district’s infrastructure was able to provide water for fire hydrants and ceiling sprinklers. “We really played a support role,” said Rainbow general manager Tom Kennedy. The high winds that created the risk of a wildfire caused Rainbow to take precautions even before the Lilac Fire began. “We moved all our he...
SAN DIEGO – County Assessor/Recorder/Clerk Ernest Dronenburg advise all property owners whose property was damaged or destroyed during the recent wildfires that property tax relief is available. This tax relief program requires the reassessment of the property to reflect its damaged condition. The reduced value will remain in effect until such time as the property is rebuilt or repaired. More importantly, after the property is rebuilt or repaired, the owners can retain their previous taxable value if the property is r...
San Diego County sheriff's deputies arrested a 43-year-old woman who they suspect was looting a Bonsall home in the Lilac fire evacuation area Saturday, Dec. 9, officials said. Sacheen Fawn Silvercloud was arrested on suspicion of burglary during a state of emergency and booked into the Vista Detention Facility. She remained there Tuesday, Dec.12, with bail set at $56,000, and arraignment set for Dec. 13, online jail records show. According to a San Diego County sheriff's news release, deputies were patrolling the Fallbrook...
FALLBROOK – Try making some fun treats with children. These recipes are courtesy of The Popcorn Board. Chocolate Popcorn Reindeer Yield: 8 servings Nutrition FactsPer 1/8 of recipe Calories 190 Fat 7g Saturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 10mg Sodium 130mg Carbohydrate 30g Fiber 2g Ingredients - 8 cups unsalted, unbuttered popped popcorn - 2 1/2 cups mini marshmallows - 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate or dark chocolate chips - 2 tbsp butter or light olive oil - 1/4 tsp salt - 16 pretzel...
Here in Southern California wildfire is always a risk. But, recent fires in Murrieta and the Fallbrook area should serve as a reminder of how important it is to be ready should a wildfire occur. A good place to start is at the website, www.readyforwildfire.org, where readers can download Cal Fire's Ready for Wildfire app. The app includes checklists with steps for everything from defensible space to evacuation plans, wildfire texts and push notifications and a fire map...
SAN DIEGO – The County Board of Supervisors Monday, Dec. 11, voted to waive permit fees for the rebuilding of more than 200 structures that have been destroyed or damaged in the Lilac Fire. The board also extended an emergency declaration in relation to the fire. The waiver of plan review and permit fees could save residents and businesses thousands of dollars as they begin the task of rebuilding. For example, the county typically charges at least $4,200 for the review and permitting of a 2,000-square-feet house, according t...
BONSALL – The death toll for horses at the San Luis Rey Downs Training Center affected by the Lilac Fire reached 46, according to California Horse Racing Board officials. Officials have determined that the horses perished when the blaze tore through equine country in Bonsall and heavily damaged the San Luis Rey Downs Training Center, where as many as 495 horses can be stabled. Among the horses killed was multiple stakes-winner California Diamond. The 3-year-old gelding owned by Rockingham Ranch had five wins and five s...
The Fallbrook Public Utility District Monday, Dec. 11, voted to increase water rates by 6.5 percent for the 2018 calendar year following a busy meeting where residents packed nearly every chair. The board voted 4-1, with Director Milt Davies dissenting, to approve the rate increase. They also approved a schedule of maximum price increases over the next five years. FPUD’s Acting General Manager, Jack Bebee, said that the board was only voting to increase rates for the 2018 year and that future rates for each subsequent year w...
FALLBROOK – An exciting Trunk Show featuring the popular sunglasses by Maui Jim and Silhouette will be at Fallbrook Eyecare Center today only, Thursday, Dec. 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. The show includes a selection of high quality sunglass lenses that would make a great gift. Fallbrook Eyecare Center is located at 645 E. Elder Street, #D. For more information, call (760) 728-9440....
